The early church faced a crisis. People's feelings were hurt. The peace and purity of the church were at stake. So the apostles quickly called for a congregational meeting, and recommended that the church elect deacons to help take care of the situation. In this message, Mike Osborne explains what the crisis was and relates it to the need today for godly, gospel-centered elders and deacons.
When you share the gospel, are you afraid of rejection from people who are skeptical? Are you afraid that you won’t be able to answer their questions?
In this message, Seth Hammond reveals the importance of evangelism even when we have fears from how other people could respond to us. The Apostle Paul gives us a great example of someone who proclaims the gospel message bodly in the face of great opposition.
In this, the last message in his series on Acts, Mike Osborne examines why the early Christians endured through persecution, discrimination, and even martyrdom. It’s because, among other things, they had kingdom confidence. Find out what kingdom confidence is, why you need it, and how you can get it.
Can fearing God be a good thing? According to the book of Acts, the early church was characterized by a healthy fear of God. Why does God call us to fear him? Are there some very good reasons that you should fear God? Check out this message and learn three reasons for fearing God.
One of the things that marked the early church was an intensity about what Christians today call “fellowship.” What did that look like, and what form should it take today? In this message, Mike Osborne explores practical ways modern American churches can resist the “Lone Ranger mentality” and experience true community.
Do you share your faith with non-Christians regularly? Rarely? Never? Listen to this message about the encounter of Philip with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. You will learn four helps for making evangelism a more joyful and consistent part of your life.
How you react when bad things happens is a pretty good indicator of what you’re trusting in for “insurance.” In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne explains that Biblical joy is the only thing that really works in times of difficulty. Listen to this message and learn what joy is, why you need it, and how you can get it.
In this message, Mike Osborne shows how the early church valued corporate worship, using Psalm 95 as a template. Learn four things about worship that will help Sunday mornings be more meaningful for you.
What good is preaching? Is it relevant for today? In this message, Mike Osborne looks at the early church in Acts and gives two reasons preaching matters.
Mike Osborne continues his series on the book of Acts. In this message, you will see that God calls Christians to bless their city. Find out two ways local churches can build bridges to their city rather than walls.
In this sermon, Mike Osborne looks at various passages in the book of Acts showing the early church in prayer. First-century Christians knew three things that enabled them to value and practice corporate prayer. The church today is in need of these same principles.
Discouraged? In Acts 1:1-11 are four promises from God that will help you fight discouragement. Listen as Mike Osborne introduces the book of Acts and shows how Jesus’ promises to the early church apply today.
Did you ever feel like you didn’t know how or why to serve? You’re not alone, but you can do something about it.
UPC ordained new deacons today. They were called to serve, but are they the only ones called?
Listen and hear what the Bible says about serving, and maybe you’ll find your calling.